decompressing

present participle of decompress

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of decompressing The most important thing as a woman is decompressing after the show — washing off all my makeup and doing my skincare [routine]. Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 14 Aug. 2025 Armstrong quit her job in January 2025 and spent a month decompressing before jetting off to Thailand and Vietnam in February. Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decompressing
relaxing
Verb
  • Despite its size, though, the town packs a big punch with things to do and explore, and is an ideal spot for a relaxing mountain weekend away from it all.
    Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Researchers have found that curcumin—the primary compound found in turmeric—has potent anti-inflammatory properties that can help regulate blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 8 Sep. 2025

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“Decompressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decompressing. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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